(10-09-2015 04:02 AM)FTW ODU Wrote: Special Teams: never lol
Special Teams: Jarrod Brown recovering like 20 onside kicks. And still holds the stadium record long FG at Hines Field of 54 yds (college or pro) ...into the open end of the stadium no less.
(10-09-2015 04:02 AM)FTW ODU Wrote: Special Teams: never lol
Special Teams: Jarrod Brown recovering like 20 onside kicks. And still holds the stadium record long FG at Hines Field of 54 yds (college or pro) ...into the open end of the stadium no less.
Yeah, Brown and Plisco made for a kicking game that was about as good any FBS team in the nation.
(10-09-2015 04:02 AM)FTW ODU Wrote: Special Teams: never lol
Special Teams: Jarrod Brown recovering like 20 onside kicks. And still holds the stadium record long FG at Hines Field of 54 yds (college or pro) ...into the open end of the stadium no less.
Yeah, Brown and Plisco made for a kicking game that was about as good any FBS team in the nation.
I was walking through some trails with my girlfriend in my hometown a few months ago and I saw Plisco running with his dog and girlfriend. I was wearing my Heinicke jersey that day and he told me "nice jersey" and I replied "thank, I miss you punting for us!" and he laughed. It kinda hit me that he wasn't playing football anymore... I know that he could be punting in the league right now, he had some of the best stats in all of college football during his time at ODU
(10-09-2015 04:02 AM)FTW ODU Wrote: Special Teams: never lol
Special Teams: Jarrod Brown recovering like 20 onside kicks. And still holds the stadium record long FG at Hines Field of 54 yds (college or pro) ...into the open end of the stadium no less.
Yeah, Brown and Plisco made for a kicking game that was about as good any FBS team in the nation.
I was walking through some trails with my girlfriend in my hometown a few months ago and I saw Plisco running with his dog and girlfriend. I was wearing my Heinicke jersey that day and he told me "nice jersey" and I replied "thank, I miss you punting for us!" and he laughed. It kinda hit me that he wasn't playing football anymore... I know that he could be punting in the league right now, he had some of the best stats in all of college football during his time at ODU
He really did have a major league leg, but maybe it is emotionally for the best that he has let go.
I followed the pro tryout thing in the 1970s of a friend with whom I grew up. He had two placekicker tryouts with the Cowboys and didn't make the cut either time.
After the second run (which IMO he was arguably the best in preseason), he and I sat down at 4400 one evening and he really opened up.
Alot of hard work and ultimately a lot of heartache, frustration and even some anger. To this day he is a class act, but I have to wonder if he is still bitter. I haven't asked and we speak only occasionally now on Facebook.
(This post was last modified: 10-09-2015 11:00 AM by ODUalum78.)
I'm kind of surprised nobody picked up Pinkard, at least for practice squad. Anyone know what he's doing? I would think he might have a good shot in the CFL
(10-09-2015 12:13 PM)Old Dominion Wrote: I'm kind of surprised nobody picked up Pinkard, at least for practice squad. Anyone know what he's doing? I would think he might have a good shot in the CFL
He was released with an injury settlement. They could possibly sign him to the practice squad in the next couple weeks if they want.
(10-08-2015 01:16 PM)ODU AGGIE Wrote: I don't know how you can have a conversation about ODU's best wide receiver without including Nick Mayers. Here is his highlight video. Watch all the way to the end and be amazed. If he was two or three inches taller, he would be playing in the NFL today.
(10-09-2015 04:02 AM)FTW ODU Wrote: Special Teams: never lol
Special Teams: Jarrod Brown recovering like 20 onside kicks. And still holds the stadium record long FG at Hines Field of 54 yds (college or pro) ...into the open end of the stadium no less.
Yeah, Brown and Plisco made for a kicking game that was about as good any FBS team in the nation.
I was walking through some trails with my girlfriend in my hometown a few months ago and I saw Plisco running with his dog and girlfriend. I was wearing my Heinicke jersey that day and he told me "nice jersey" and I replied "thank, I miss you punting for us!" and he laughed. It kinda hit me that he wasn't playing football anymore... I know that he could be punting in the league right now, he had some of the best stats in all of college football during his time at ODU
He really did have a major league leg, but maybe it is emotionally for the best that he has let go.
I followed the pro tryout thing in the 1970s of a friend with whom I grew up. He had two placekicker tryouts with the Cowboys and didn't make the cut either time.
After the second run (which IMO he was arguably the best in preseason), he and I sat down at 4400 one evening and he really opened up.
Alot of hard work and ultimately a lot of heartache, frustration and even some anger. To this day he is a class act, but I have to wonder if he is still bitter. I haven't asked and we speak only occasionally now on Facebook.
Plisco is smart. He knew there was life after football. Many guys just don't understand life goes on after your playing days.
I have many friends who I wrestled or played baseball with ages from 28 to 38 who still living at home with the their parents and believe they're still going to make the PROs/ MMA. I don't even enjoy going to my local bars knowing these guys just wanna relive old memories every time I see them. Its the dark side of athletics that doesn't get much attention.
(10-09-2015 08:13 AM)MonarchCAM Wrote: Special Teams: Jarrod Brown recovering like 20 onside kicks. And still holds the stadium record long FG at Hines Field of 54 yds (college or pro) ...into the open end of the stadium no less.
Yeah, Brown and Plisco made for a kicking game that was about as good any FBS team in the nation.
I was walking through some trails with my girlfriend in my hometown a few months ago and I saw Plisco running with his dog and girlfriend. I was wearing my Heinicke jersey that day and he told me "nice jersey" and I replied "thank, I miss you punting for us!" and he laughed. It kinda hit me that he wasn't playing football anymore... I know that he could be punting in the league right now, he had some of the best stats in all of college football during his time at ODU
He really did have a major league leg, but maybe it is emotionally for the best that he has let go.
I followed the pro tryout thing in the 1970s of a friend with whom I grew up. He had two placekicker tryouts with the Cowboys and didn't make the cut either time.
After the second run (which IMO he was arguably the best in preseason), he and I sat down at 4400 one evening and he really opened up.
Alot of hard work and ultimately a lot of heartache, frustration and even some anger. To this day he is a class act, but I have to wonder if he is still bitter. I haven't asked and we speak only occasionally now on Facebook.
Plisco is smart. He knew there was life after football. Many guys just don't understand life goes on after your playing days.
I have many friends who I wrestled or played baseball with ages from 28 to 38 who still living at home with the their parents and believe they're still going to make the PROs/ MMA. I don't even enjoy going to my local bars knowing these guys just wanna relive old memories every time I see them. Its the dark side of athletics that doesn't get much attention.
For this reason, I've always believed in certain words of wisdom as far as college athletics: If you get the scholarship, get the degree.
Hell, get the degree even without the scholarship if you have the means. Any sort of post-high school education can be a force multiplier as far as earning power goes. That includes specialized training, so don't yell at me plumbers, carpenters, and other specialists. There is always money to be made as long as you're willing to put in the hours to learn. Always be learning. Safe bet.
(10-09-2015 10:34 AM)ODUalum78 Wrote: Yeah, Brown and Plisco made for a kicking game that was about as good any FBS team in the nation.
I was walking through some trails with my girlfriend in my hometown a few months ago and I saw Plisco running with his dog and girlfriend. I was wearing my Heinicke jersey that day and he told me "nice jersey" and I replied "thank, I miss you punting for us!" and he laughed. It kinda hit me that he wasn't playing football anymore... I know that he could be punting in the league right now, he had some of the best stats in all of college football during his time at ODU
He really did have a major league leg, but maybe it is emotionally for the best that he has let go.
I followed the pro tryout thing in the 1970s of a friend with whom I grew up. He had two placekicker tryouts with the Cowboys and didn't make the cut either time.
After the second run (which IMO he was arguably the best in preseason), he and I sat down at 4400 one evening and he really opened up.
Alot of hard work and ultimately a lot of heartache, frustration and even some anger. To this day he is a class act, but I have to wonder if he is still bitter. I haven't asked and we speak only occasionally now on Facebook.
Plisco is smart. He knew there was life after football. Many guys just don't understand life goes on after your playing days.
I have many friends who I wrestled or played baseball with ages from 28 to 38 who still living at home with the their parents and believe they're still going to make the PROs/ MMA. I don't even enjoy going to my local bars knowing these guys just wanna relive old memories every time I see them. Its the dark side of athletics that doesn't get much attention.
For this reason, I've always believed in certain words of wisdom as far as college athletics: If you get the scholarship, get the degree.
Hell, get the degree even without the scholarship if you have the means. Any sort of post-high school education can be a force multiplier as far as earning power goes. That includes specialized training, so don't yell at me plumbers, carpenters, and other specialists. There is always money to be made as long as you're willing to put in the hours to learn. Always be learning. Safe bet.
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